Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1441-24BK3CWW Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STL BLACK 7.93"LX11.93"W	0
1594DSBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 5.18"L X 2.61"W	497
1422E12 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 12.7X60.1X72.1 GRY	0
1447SA10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 21.38"W	0
1422F10 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 10.7X72.1X72.1 GRY	0
EN4SD302410SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 30"L X 24"W	0
1437MA Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 4"W	0
1435K Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 9.5"L X 8.5"W	0
EN4SD30248SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 30"L X 24"W	0
EN4SD20248SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"L X 24"W	0
1598RABK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 6.16"L X 3.68"W	21
1553BTBUBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 4.62"L X 3.11"W	440
1599KSGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 8.66"L X 5.51"W	233
EN4SD161610GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 16"W	0
1455CF1201BK Hammond Manufacturing	EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE W/ I	42
1590WVF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.72"LX4.72"W	12
1590DGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 7.4"L X 4.72"W	2
ECP202412 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 24"W	0
1554N2GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.72"L X 4.72"W	149
RP1215C Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY/CLR 5.71"L X 4.13"W	15

Boxes

1. Overview

Boxes, enclosures, and racks are critical components for housing, protecting, and organizing electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems. Boxes provide physical protection for individual devices, enclosures offer environmental and safety shielding, while racks standardize mounting and space utilization. These solutions ensure operational reliability, thermal management, and efficient system integration across industries.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Boxes	Compact protection with portability	Instrument cases, outdoor equipment
Enclosures	Environmental sealing (IP ratings)	Industrial control panels, telecom cabinets
Racks	Standardized 19"/23" mounting	Data center servers, audio/video systems

3. Structure and Components

Typical construction includes:

Material: Steel/aluminum alloys (80%+ market share), polycarbonate
Thermal management: Vented panels, fan systems (40-60 CFM airflow)
Mounting: DIN rails, adjustable shelves, cable glands
Protection: Gaskets (IP54-IP68), EMI shielding coatings

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Importance	Typical Range
IP Rating	Environmental protection	IP20-IP68
Load Capacity	Structural integrity	50-2000 kg
Thermal Dissipation	Electronics longevity	100-3000 W/m
Dimensional Tolerance	Installation compatibility	0.5-2 mm

5. Application Fields

Key industries include:

IT & Telecom: Server racks (19" standard), 5G base stations
Industrial Automation: PLC control cabinets (IP65-rated)
Medical: MRI machine enclosures (EMI shielding)
Energy: Solar inverter boxes (IP66 protection)

6. Leading Manufacturers

Company	Representative Product
Panduit	NetShelter VX enclosures
Rittal	TS 8 cabinet series
Schneider Electric	APC NetShelter racks
Hammond Manufacturing	1551XX enclosures

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations:

Environmental factors: Temperature (-40 C to +70 C operational range)
Space requirements: 1U-42U rack heights (1U=44.45mm)
Future scalability: 20-30% capacity margin
Compliance: UL508A (industrial), NEMA ratings

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments:

Smart enclosures with IoT sensors (temperature/vibration monitoring)
Modular hybrid systems combining boxes & racks
Advanced materials: Graphene-coated composites (30% lighter)
Edge computing optimization: Compact 19" enclosures with integrated cooling